Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Kia EV3

An electric car and a hybrid side by side, with every figure kept on its own test cycle.

QuestionToyota RAV4 HybridKia EV3
Powertrain Hybrid / PHEV Electric
Body SUV Crossover
Official range Market dependent
Local check needed
up to605 km WLTP
Market or version specific
Battery Varies by powertrain
Local check needed
58.3 or 81.4 kWh
Market or version specific
Peak DC charging Not generally supported
Market or version specific
up to128 kW
Published reference
Published fast charge AC charging for PHEV versions 10–80% in about 31 minutes claimed
Efficiency reference Testing standard dependent
Local check needed
from14.9 kWh/100 km
Market or version specific
Seats 5 5

A copper figure leads only where both cars publish the same measure on the same test cycle. Hover a mark to see how far the figure can be trusted.

Our view. Choose by the charging you can rely on, the version sold in your market and the journeys you repeat. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rapid charging

AC charging for PHEV versions

Kia EV3 rapid charging

31 min10%80%
Manufacturer claim, peak 128 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

Verify the local version

Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors and even model names change by market. Check the exact local specification before buying.

Swap one of these cars

Try “Ioniq 5 charging”, “battery warranty” or “plug-in hybrid”.